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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Natural Sound on November 09, 2015, 08:38:10 AM

Title: HLMP-6000 LEDs
Post by: Natural Sound on November 09, 2015, 08:38:10 AM

I've seen several comments regarding HLMP-6000 LEDs having an expiration date so to speak. Even the Bottlehead store says, "Store unused LEDs in a dry environment and install within one year of purchase." Do unused LEDs go bad after a certain amount of time?

Title: Re: HLMP-6000 LEDs
Post by: Paul Birkeland on November 09, 2015, 09:29:22 AM

They can absorb moisture over a very long period of time.  If they are stored in a dry place, it may take years for this to happen.  If they are stored in a damp environment, they need to be baked at a low temperature before they are soldered.